Workshops

"Thank you for a gentle yet powerful experience led with such integrity and professionalism." participant

Moving with Parts
Saturday 1st March 2025
2-4:30pm
Copperdot Studio
The Street, Trowse, NR14 8SX
£30/£25 concessions

A therapeutic movement workshop combining aspects of Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP)
Led by IFS therapist Sebastiana Black and DM psychoterapist Katy Dunne

Keep squeezing drops of the Sun
From your prayers and work and music
And from your companions’ beautiful laughter

And from the most insignificant movements
Of your own holy body.

Now, sweet one,
Be wise.
Cast all your votes for Dancing!

Hafiz

There is a wise open space, deep roots, a river of flow, a warm heart in you that can meet you as you are with curiosity and listen to what you need. When you connect with this presence in movement or stillness, you will find that you are the one you have always wanted to dance with.

Our gentle and creative explorations will guide you to welcome all your parts and connect your feelings, sensations and thoughts that arise to compassionate energy of Self. You will be invited to find movement, sound and other expressions for your essence and parts of you that will be with you and need attention. You will leave feeling lighter, clearer and more connected.

The movement session will include:

Compassionate movement warm up and introductions
Short introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and Dance Movement Therapy
Short meditation and setting up a courageous and safe space for all parts to feel welcome
Guided movement improvisations with your parts and Self to uplifting music
Solo inner work - writing, drawing
Small group work - optional sharing or just listening, finding a sense of common humanity
Final creative movement with all of you
Gratitude and appreciations

What to bring:

All you parts
Clothing you are comfortable to move in
Blanket for extra comfort
Cushion to sit on. Chairs will be available.
Notebook and pen
Bottle of water

Paper and pastels will be available for image making.

There will be teas and coffees available before the workshop starts to help you to settle in.

Who is it for:

Everyone is welcome. No previous experience of IFS, dance or movement is required just willingness and curiosity about your inner world and desire to express yourself in movement.

It can be especially beneficial for those with interest in IFS and creative movement- practitioners, therapists, teachers and artists.

Arrive no later than 1:45pm to settle into the space.

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River of Self

Sunday 23 March

10-4:30pm

1st Norwich Sea Scout
13 Old Lakenham Hall Drive
Norwich, by the river Yare

This experiential workshop draws on Internal Family Systems (IFS), ecotherapy, expressive arts and mindfulness and is led by IFS therapist Sebastiana Black.

"May what I do flow from me like a river,

no forcing and no holding back,...

streaming through widening channels

into the open sea."

- Rainer Maria Rilke

You will meet your family of Parts (ways you function, think and feel) that show up in different areas of your lives. Through creative explorations and with the help of your compassionate Self, your True Nature, and the wisdom and nourishment of the natural world you will meet your inner world differently. These deepening connections will allow you to discover more about your Parts’ intentions, origins and what they need to heal and change.

You will be invited to connect to the river Yare and the natural world unfolding into spring, tuning into their flow, guidance and beauty, finding inspiration, renewal and resources for your inner system. Supported by the ecosystems around you, your presence, wisdom and aliveness of the body and the group, you will uncover a greater sense of balance, wholeness and confidence.

The day will include:

Introductions and landing
Short introduction to Internal Family Systems model
IFS and nature-based meditations
Setting up a courageous and safe space for all parts to feel welcome
Exploration of parts via writing, image making, movement and time with nature
Embodying and inviting qualities of our True Nature/Self energy through movement, nature connection, song and poetry
Time outdoors finding symbols and expression for your experiences
Inviting a sense of interconnectedness with the natural world via senses and imagination
Individual, small group and pair work
Gratitude and appreciations

What to bring:

All you parts
Clothing you are comfortable to be in both indoors and outdoors
Blanket for extra comfort
Cushion to sit on. Chairs will be available too.
Notebook and pen
Bottle of water

Paper and pastels will be available for image making.

There will be teas and coffees available before the workshop starts to help you to settle in and throughout the day.

Who is it for:

Everyone is welcome. No previous experience of IFS or Ecotherapy is required.

Come if you are curious about deepening your relationship with your inner and outer nature and want to heal and grow.

Workshop is suitable both for people who are new and experienced in IFS and Ecotherapy.

“IFS groups offer an opportunity for participants to see their Parts as universally natural and part of being human. They foster insight and offer the feeling of community and the collective, felt experience of Self-energy.” Chris Burris

The group will be capped at 6 participants to create a safe, connected group.

Early bird before 22 February 2025: £70

Thereafter £80 or pay it forward- choose this amount to support those on lower income.

Payment in instalments is possible.

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Finding Belonging

Saturday 10 May 2025, 10:30am-5pm

Foxtail Meadow

Bramfield, Suffolk

This experiential workshop draws on Internal Family Systems (IFS), ecotherapy, expressive arts and mindfulness and is led by an experienced IFS therapist Sebastiana Black.

Through creative explorations and with the help of your compassionate Self, your True Nature, and the wisdom and guidance of the natural world on the meadow you will meet your inner world differently. You will be able to befriend your family of Parts (ways you function, think and feel) that show up in different areas of your lives, overshadowing your sense of belonging. These habits and beliefs that protect you and the vulnerable parts that need to be heard will become a doorway to deepening your connection to your inner ecosystem, your body, your compassionate Self/your True Nature, others and the more-than-human world.

As you enter into a reciprocal relationship with the natural world, honouring it as well as drawing inspiration and resources from its unfolding beauty in May, you will tap into your innate sense of belonging. You will discover more about your Parts’ intentions, origins and what they need to heal and change and experience more clarity. Supported by the ecosystems around you, your presence, wisdom and sensitivity of the body and the group, you will uncover a greater sense of balance, wholeness and confidence.

The day will include:

Setting up a courageous and safe space for all parts to feel welcome
Exploring your inner ecosystem using IFS map of parts
IFS and nature-based meditations
Exploration of parts via writing, image making, movement, nature connection and sharing
Embodying and inviting qualities of True Nature through nature connection, movement, song and poetry
Time outdoors finding symbols and expression for your experiences
Inviting a sense of interconnectedness with the natural world via senses and imagination
Individual, group and pair work
Gratitude and appreciations

What to bring:

Clothing you are comfortable to be in, including a bit of movement
Layers if cooler day, waterproofs for rain, sun hat, sun screen
Blanket for extra comfort
Cushion to sit on. Chairs will be available too.
Notebook and pen
Bottle of water

Paper and pastels will be available for image making.

There will be teas and coffees available before the workshop starts to help you to settle in and throughout the day.

Who is it for:

Everyone is welcome. No previous experience of IFS or Ecotherapy is required.

Come if you are curious about deepening your relationship with your inner and outer nature and want to heal and grow.

Workshop is suitable both for people who are new and experienced in IFS and Ecotherapy.

Facilities: there are simple facilities on the meadow, including a cosy yurt and a compost loo. We will be spending time indoors and outdoors. Directions and what to bring will be provided after booking.

Spaces are limited. The group will be capped at 6 participants to create a safe, connected group.

Early bird before 20 April 2025: £65

Thereafter £75 or pay it forward- chose this amount to support our work on the meadow and those on lower income.

£55 - 1 spot in exchange for helping with refreshments

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